2.4 - Types of Data in Psychological Research
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What type of data is gathered from interviews?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of information being collected.
What numerical data does a test score represent?
💡 Hint: Consider what can be measured.
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What type of data involves numerical measurements?
💡 Hint: Consider what can be counted or measured.
True or False: Qualitative data is primarily about numbers.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of what qualitative data captures.
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Design a research project that uses both qualitative and quantitative tools to study the impact of social media on youth mental health. Describe the instruments you would use and expected outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider how both data types can complement each other in your study.
Discuss a scenario where relying solely on qualitative data might lead researchers to a wrong conclusion.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of purely qualitative insights.
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